SPIRITED THINKING SINCE 1888
Gavin Ashenden
Archbishop Vincent Nichols
Our new Cardinal’s attack on Iain Duncan Smith’s benefits reform policies shows that he has a lot to learn about the spiritual blight of welfare dependency
February 21, 2014
This is not a good start to his cardinalatial ministry; he admits that he might benefit from a ministerial briefing on the complexities of government policy. He should ask for one
We must not give all our focus to the ‘problems’ facing the Church
February 19, 2014
Standing up for Catholic beliefs in the public arena is a tough but vital task
Welfare safety net ‘torn apart’, says Cardinal-designate Vincent Nichols
February 15, 2014
Archbishop of Westminster calls rising poverty in affluent Britain 'a disgrace'
Whisper a prayer of peace for Syria, says cardinal-designate
January 20, 2014
Cardinal-designate Nichols urges prayers 'even [from] those who do not normally raise their hearts to God'
Cardinal-designate Nichols should have the prayers and support of us all: but his elevation is being misrepresented by some elements in the English Church
January 16, 2014
Some commentators even take it as meaning that Pope Francis would have been in favour of the Soho Masses
Morning Catholic must-reads: 14/01/14
January 14, 2014
A daily guide to what's happening in the Catholic Church
Archbishop Nichols is named a cardinal by Pope Francis
January 12, 2014
Francis makes announcement during Angelus address
Archbishop Nichols appointed to Congregation for Bishops
December 17, 2013
'It is a privilege to assist in the important task of appointing bishops,' said the Archbishop of Westminster
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